If stepping away from your usual shades feels difficult, this guide makes it easy. The new season’s runways are embracing colour, and bringing that inspiration into your looks doesn’t mean overhauling everything: an unexpected shade or a contrast between layers can transform even the simplest outfit. As the weather turns colder, layering opens up more possibilities. We’ve gathered the runway colour trends and combinations you’ll want to make your own this Fall/Winter 2026.
The colours defining the season
Black, grey and brown remain cold-weather staples, but this season they share the spotlight with a more expressive palette. Shades that can define an outfit on their own: the depth of aubergine, the brightness of buttercream, the versatility of green and the intensity of electric blue. Four ways to refresh your autumn wardrobe.
Aubergine: the new burgundy
Purple is becoming more prominent in collections and street style, and aubergine reveals its more sophisticated side. Deep and enveloping, it is emerging as the new burgundy: just as elegant and flattering, but a little less predictable. Its appeal lies in that restrained intensity, which makes it distinctive without being overpowering.
Top Scrunchie styles bring that character to flip-flops: their voluminous, ruched straps add texture to a shade with a presence of its own in the new collection.
Butter yellow: a glow from another season
Soft, creamy and delicately warm, buttercream yellow carries on beyond the sunny months. Its arrival in Fall/Winter shows that lighter shades still have a place when temperatures drop. It retains the lightness that made it a favourite during the warmer months, bringing that brightness to a palette that is usually darker. A little reminder of late-afternoon light as the days begin to draw in.
Emerald green: a neutral with personality
Green is taking on the role of the season’s new neutral, with the versatility to earn more space in your wardrobe. In its emerald version, it retains a clear intensity and a fresh feel: it has the familiarity of nature-inspired shades, but also an energy that refreshes the autumn palette. It has enough character to carry an outfit rather than simply act as an accent.
Electric blue: full of intensity
Some colours change the pace of a collection. Electric blue is one of them. Its presence during the colder months of the year introduces a vibrant, sharply defined note that draws the eye. Against the more muted shades we associate with cold weather, its intensity opens up another possibility: making colour a style statement. It’s the choice for anyone looking for an expressive palette, even on the greyest days.
Winning colour combinations for FW26
Some pairings work through harmony; others through contrast. Tan and white, purple and red, or yellow and brown offer different ways to reinterpret pieces you already wear. This interplay extends to your feet, too: our new socks pair with Havaianas in an unexpected combination that gives layering another dimension and adds character to autumn looks. Discover how to make it your own with these colour combinations.
Tan + white: the calm of lighter shades
Tan brings warmth; white brings clarity. Together, they create a calm combination, with just enough contrast for each shade to retain its character. The earthy softness of tan keeps white from feeling cold, while white adds light and a sense of ease to the outfit. As both are neutral shades, texture does the work: a textured fabric or a matte finish is enough to give a light-toned look more depth without losing its calm.
Purple + red: a bold contrast
The depth of purple and the energy of red make an expressive pairing: purple brings mystery, while red adds vitality. To give the contrast room to breathe, let one colour take up more space and use the other as an accent. Pink can bridge the two, giving the combination a more relaxed feel. Havaianas’ red Slim Split flip-flops and pink socks bring that touch to your feet, complementing a look where purple sets the tone.
Yellow + brown: light and depth
Butter yellow brings light; brown adds depth and an earthy warmth. The combination works because the softness of yellow lightens the visual weight of brown without disrupting their shared warm harmony. Against a brown base, a touch of yellow is enough to open up the outfit and make it brighter. The result feels cosy yet thoroughly modern.
The colour is yours
This autumn, trying a new combination can start with a small contrast or a colour you hadn’t considered before. Between soft shades and bolder mixes, this season’s palette leaves room for you to find your own way to wear colour.
